April 23 / 14.30 Catterick

14.30

Good To Firm

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  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 2163- CD

Last run: 264 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Last May's C&D maiden win didn't amount to much and she's better judged on her closing nursery third at Musselburgh (good to firm) off 2lb higher than today (pulled hard over 6f in between); she'll need to improve on that after nine months off.
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11th

3

(15)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Military Girl

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Two wins on good ground this summer (handles good to soft) and she ran well off this mark in her hat-trick bid in June; not at the same level this month though and soft ground and stall 15 leave her with a look of vulnerability.

14/1

5th

2

(3)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Military Girl

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Better than ever this season, with form figures of 3112, and her latest win was over C&D (good); usually comes from off the pace and she split two rivals who raced more prominently when runner-up here in June; returns after a short break but she's strongly respected off same mark as last time.

2/1

2nd

6

(9)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Thirsk

Military Girl

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Better than ever this season and she went 2-3 for the campaign in 11-runner handicap over C&D 11 days ago; showed a good attitude there so merits serious consideration nudged up 2lb.

11/4

5/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 443-22

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has shown plenty of toe in two runs back over 6f since being gelded, on AW and here, looking to bump into a well-treated winner on each occasion; there won't be any excuses this time from a handy draw.
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8th

4

(7)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Lucius Aurelius

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Sole win from 21 starts came in a 5f handicap here in April off the same mark as today's but he's mostly struggled since; has failed to beat a rival on his last two outings and the headgear is now removed.

12/1

9th

6

(9)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Lucius Aurelius

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Hasn't finished out of the first three in five starts here, including a win over this trip on good in April; well beaten at Pontefract in first-time blinkers latest but his course record affords him respect with regular cheekpieces also back in place.

9/1

8th

7

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:30 Pontefract

Lucius Aurelius

9st 6lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Seems ideally suited by Catterick, the scene of his April win and bronze medal latest start; has an unconvincing record at Pontefract; new headgear needs to make a difference.

8/1

3rd
6 (10)
Im Next

8/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 9341- D

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Handled heavy ground well when seeing off Jm Jhingree on his nursery debut last October; remains lightly raced but is 5lb worse off with the runner-up today and both could use plenty of rain from wide stalls.
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2nd

7

(10)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Im Next

8st 6lb

J: J F Egan

T: Tim Easterby

Two front-running 5f wins this summer; came up short in his hat-trick bid at Pontefract four weeks ago and this is just the second 6f run of his career; others appeal more.

20/1

6th

4

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:07 Pontefract

Im Next

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Is enjoying an excellent season and gained a third success when making all in 5f Beverley handicap two weeks ago; up 3lb but not taken lightly in his hat-trick bid.

5/2

1st

1

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Im Next

10st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Began his campaign with a second and first over C&D in April; his progress has continued, adding a win at Redcar (5f, good) 13 days ago; well drawn for a prominent racer and should go well despite his career-high mark.

5/2

8/1

Form: 75517- BF

Last run: 204 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Easy winner of a 6f Newcastle nursery last September before held at a short price under a penalty a week later; another 3lb higher back from seven months out and not certain to be suited by the drop to an easy 5f.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

15

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Indys Angel

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Philip Kirby

Only 1-24 and again came up short at Yarmouth (6f) where she was given every chance; looks hard to win with.

12/1

3rd

6

(6)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:40 Yarmouth

Indys Angel

10st 7lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

Sole win from 23 starts came at Newcastle in September 2024; runner-up at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) and Catterick (7f, good to firm) in July, but ran poorly at Ripon last time; may be able to bounce back.

9/1

7th

9

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Ripon

Indys Angel

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Philip Kirby

Her 22 starts have yielded just one win but she was a close second of 18 at 25-1 at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) two starts ago and backed that up when runner-up to at Catterick (7f, good to firm) last Wednesday, albeit no match for the thriving winner; firmly in calculations given recent showings.

10/1

12/1

Form: 70672- D

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Often pulled hard for his previous yard and it's no surprise to see a hood tried on today's comeback, having been picked up for 10,000gns last autumn; plenty of rain would suit on last year's evidence and also make his wide stall less of an issue.
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1

(13)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

20:15 Hamilton

Jm Jhingree

10st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Gained the second of his two C&D wins in June when wearing cheekpieces for the first time (good); well beaten last two starts, but blinkers didn't work on first occasion and he didn't stay 6f at Catterick on Monday; could bounce back.

20/1

9th

1

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Jm Jhingree

9st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ewan Whillans

All his wins have come over 5f, the latest at Hamilton in June (good to firm; cheekpieces first time); mixed bag since and although returning to Class 6 company will help, he may prove vulnerable to stronger stayers.

10/1

11th

8

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Jm Jhingree

9st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

2-5 over C&D, the latest win coming in first-time cheekpieces in June (good to firm, has won on soft); still just 2lb higher, but not the most consistent; first-time blinkers.

14/1

Form: 1366-2 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Didn't always look the easiest last year and was gelded over the winter; that brought about a career-best effort on his C&D comeback a fortnight ago, from the same stall, and gives him something to build on.
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10th

8

(10)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Tees Aggregates

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Successful off this mark at Catterick (5f, good to firm) in June but he hasn't beaten many home in three runs since; has a C&D win to his name but soft ground not sure to suit and others are safer.

20/1

10th

1

(8)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Tees Aggregates

10st 0lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Two of his four wins have come over C&D, the latest in June off a 2lb lower mark; come up short in two Class 4 runs since; not discounted back down in grade.

8/1

14th

12

(16)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Tees Aggregates

11st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Adrian Nicholls

June win came in a small field at Catterick (5f) but he finished behind Kodiac Thriller when only seventh of nine at Ripon next time; well beaten on only run at York; bit to prove.

20/1

Form: 80230-

Last run: 131 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Went close in a soft-ground C&D nursery last backend off a 3lb lower mark; hasn't been seen since a poor run on Tapeta in December (said to have never travelled) and goes in first-time headgear today.
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8th

5

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Commander Atkinson

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

13-race maiden; didn't see out 7f at Musselburgh last week and this trip should be more suitable but he's not fired on all cylinders this year; others are stronger.

20/1

5

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Commander Atkinson

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Brian Ellison

3yo whose 12 starts have been over sprint trips (zero wins), the majority at 5f; however, it's still fairly early days for him with this yard and he's kept on well over 5f on his last two runs; not a forlorn hope.

16/1

5th

1

(7)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:08 Beverley

Commander Atkinson

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Remains winless and he has yet to fire in three runs for his current yard, sixth of eight in 5f Wolverhampton handicap 17 days ago; others are preferred.

8/1

Form: 615-65 D

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Wins last year came first time out in Ireland, and on AW debut (having been gelded) for Rossa Ryan; the break looks in his favour in that case for a trainer who's 3-13 with 3yos here; interesting to see how he goes in the market.
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10

(10)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:55 Chester

Rock N Roll Rocket

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: David Loughnane

Wildly inconsistent gelding who's drawn wide back down from 6f; little room for manoeuvre off this mark and it's hard to know what to expect as usual.

25/1

2

(9)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rock N Roll Rocket

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: David Loughnane

Can blow hot and cold but he popped up in a 5f handicap here last month and ran creditably from stall 1 at Chester ten days ago (6f, good); not sure he's got much in hand of his mark though.

9/1

Non-runners

Beaujolais Nouveau, J Street

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.50
Straight Forecast £11.28
Tricast £55.28
Trifecta £80.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lucius Aurelius

RP RATINGS:

Tees Aggregates

TOPSPEED:

Commander Atkinson

The Times:

Military Girl

The Star:

Rock N Roll Rocket

Telegraph:

Beaujolais Nouveau

POSTDATA:

Lucius Aurelius

The Guardian:

Lucius Aurelius

Daily Mirror:

Lucius Aurelius

D Express:

Tees Aggregates

The Sun:

Tees Aggregates

Daily Record:

Tees Aggregates

Daily Mail:

Commander Atkinson